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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.27, 1,294.20 and 400.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.27, 1,294.20 and 400.46 is: 600.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.27 : 1,294.20 = 400.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.27/1,294.20 = 400.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.27x = 1,294.20 × 400.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.27x = 518,275.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,275.33/863.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.36

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